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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 52: Scops, Rappers and You Lesson PlanRock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 52: Scops, Rappers and You Lesson Plan
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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9th - 10th
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 52: Scops, Rappers and You

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This lesson will help students to better understand and appreciate the epic poem Beowulf by comparing it to a modern rap song. All learners, and at-risk students in particular, learn better when they are able to find relevance and meaning in the curriculum. By establishing links to contemporary issues, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of this important work in terms of its cultural and literary significance.

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rap music, beowulf

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appositive phrase, epic poem, kenning, music lesson plans, rap song, rock & roll hall of fame, hip-hop / rap

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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